Why is Mozzarella light classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because, besides milk and cultures, the formulation includes anti‑caking potato starch, microbial rennet and is packaged in a protective atmosphere; these processed ingredients and technologies place it in the NOVA 4 group.

How does the salt content in Mozzarella light affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.98 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.4 g of sodium), the cheese is lower in salt than many standard cheeses, allowing it to fit better into a reduced‑salt plan, but it still adds to daily sodium intake and should be counted within the overall diet.

Is the milk in Mozzarella light a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

The cheese is made from pasteurized cow’s milk, which naturally contains lactose; although the cheese‑making process reduces lactose slightly, enough remains to potentially cause symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals, so they should consider lactose‑free alternatives.

Milbona • 250 g

Mozzarella light

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a grated light mozzarella cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk, belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category because of added anti‑caking potato starch, microbial rennet and protective‑atmosphere packaging, and delivers 29 g of protein per 100 g while containing 16 g fat with 11.3 g saturated fat. Although the fat and salt levels are considerably lower than average cheeses, the saturated fat remains high and the product does not meet low‑sodium or low‑fat claims, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal272 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese (fat 25 g, saturated fat 15 g, salt 3.3 g, sugars 1.8 g, protein 20 g per 100 g), Mozzarella light provides markedly less fat, saturated fat, salt and sugars while offering substantially more protein.

Ingredients

ES Queso mozzarella (30% M.G./E.S.), rallado. Ingredientes: leche pasteurizada de vaca, antiaglomerante: almidón de patata; sal, cuajo microbiano, cultivos microbianos. Envasado en atmosfera protectora. Una vez abierto conservar refrigerado y consumir en un plazo de 3 días. Reducción de al menos un 30% en grasas respecto a un queso mozzarella similar de 45% M.G./E.S. PT Queijo Mozzarella ralado (30% M.G./E.S), light*. Ingredientes: leite de vaca pasteurizado, amido de batata, sal, coalho microbiano, culturas lácteas. Embalado em atmosfera protetora. Depois de aberto, conservar no frigorífico e consumir no prazo de 3 días. *Menos 30% de gordura quando comparado com um queijo Mozzarella comum (45% M.G./E.S.). Sugere Sugest

84%

35%

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